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GP05 UFB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,670 mi
Last recorded181,670 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 181,670 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 May 2017 181,670 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 145,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 124,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,105 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2013 85,118 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2013 85,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 66,534 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 66,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 56,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension rebound bumpstops bothsides missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,067 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GP05 UFB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP05 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP05 UFB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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